Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001A Hazard:

29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact: a. On or about January 9, 2017, an employee removing chemicals from an acid treat dip tank containing acetic acid and hydrogen fluoride was not provided nor required to use personal protective equipment or protective clothing to prevent physical contact with the torso, back and upper arms. While performing this task, a tank chemistry employee was sprayed with contents of the tank while holding the drum pump that was used for chemical transfer to a receiving drum.